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Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland | |||
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| Richard Jones; Photos. John Mason | ||||
| New Holland 2006 160 pages | ||||
| Paperback Illustrated 1845375947 280x216mm | ||||
| Published Price £12.99 | Sale Price £2.99 | |||
| From the fabled lands of King Arthur's kingdom around places such as Tintagel, the Tristan Stone near Fowey and Cadbury's Castle in the West Country, to the Loch Ness Monster and the gruesome legend of Sigurd's Howe in the Highlands of Scotland, Richard Jones describes the historical background and legendary significance of over 100 sites throughout Britain and Ireland. His authoritative and entertaining guide is handsomely illustrated with detailed maps, reproductions and John Mason's strangely atmospheric photographs. | ||||
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A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore | |||
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| Harold Courlander | ||||
| Marlowe 1996 618 pages | ||||
| Paperback Illustrated 1569245010 | ||||
| Published Price £10.99 | Sale Price £6.99 | |||
| This is the classic collection of black American folklore, compiled by the leading authority of his generation. It includes a representative sample of all the major genres of tradition and lore, such as tales, games, songs and cures, from the many vibrant cultures created by Africans in the Americas. In addition to the USA, the Treasury covers Spanish and French speaking black communities in the islands of the Caribbean and in Central and South America. First published in 1976. | ||||
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Merlin | |||
| Shaman, Prophet, Magician | Mind, Body & Spirit | |||
| John Matthews | ||||
| Mitchell Beazley 2004 176 pages | ||||
| Hardback Illustrated 1840009888 266x205mm | ||||
| Published Price £17.99 | Sale Price £4.99 | |||
| Best known as the tutor and court magician to King Arthur, Merlin has remained an iconic figure in British folklore for centuries. Lavishly illustrated with images ranging from medieval manuscript illuminations to contemporary film stills, this book places Merlin in a much wider context, examining his developing role through time as a Celtic tribal shaman, prophet, magician, lover and sage, and also suggesting how Merlin's legacy lives on in fictional characters such as Gandalf and Dumbledore. | ||||
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Exploring the World of King Arthur | |||
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| Christopher Snyder | ||||
| Thames & Hudson 2000 192 pages | ||||
| Hardback Illustrated 0500051046 | ||||
| Published Price £17.95 | Sale Price £3.99 | |||
| In this lavishly illustrated survey, Snyder examines both the historical evidence for King Arthur and the impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. In particular he traces the development of the legends in medieval literature throughout Europe, and examines the influence of Arthur on ideals of chivalry and monarchy. He also describes the 19th century revival, notably in the works of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, and concludes with a look at the 20th century Camelot in novels, poetry, films and computer games. | ||||
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